Rear Vibration when taking off from a stop AND turning

2001 FORD EXPLORER
104,000 MILES
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MUSKYHUNTR
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explorer rear vibration when taking off (as in from a stop)
and turning, but only when on a slight incline going up hill. If it is on an incline going up and I accelerate going straight up the incline there is NO vibration. Happens whether a right or left turn. Doesn't seem to do it when the truck turns left or right from a stop on level ground.
Aug 29, 2011 at 2:13 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check u-joints and differential. ALso, these vehicles have a history of bad shackles that hold the leaf springs to the frame. Check them for rust that may be allowing the axle to shift when accellerating or turning.
Sep 1, 2011 at 1:56 AM
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